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VPC-E2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.

Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.

Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E2.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E2 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E2. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Symbols used in this manual HINT CAUTION (page xx) Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that require special attention. Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 165) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 172).
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery pack slot Lever 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 [ Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Press the [G] or [H] button to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen. 2 SET button REC/PLAY button Press the SET button. h Playback of the selected video clip begins. kStill image playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen.
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements) for creating DVDs. 1 2 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your computer’s DVD drive.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
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3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer USB CONNECTION connection mode appears. CARD READER MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. 5 Copy data from your camera to a computer.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD CAUTION Before writing data to a DVD i Please note that in the case of a large amount of data it can take a long time to burn it to DVD. 1 2 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program. h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears.
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3 Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. “Name” field [OK] button 4 5 Type a project name in the “Name” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to enter the data to the project appears. [Project] tab [Get Media] tab [Files and Folders] 6 Click on [Files and Folders]. h The screen to select the data appears. h Specify the folder that contains the files.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 7 8 9 Specify the data. h Select the data by clicking on it. Click the [Open] button. h The selected data appears in the [Organizer] window. h If selecting additional data, click on the [Get Media] tab, and repeat Steps 6 through 8. h When you have finished selecting data, proceed to step 9. Click on the [Project] tab. h The list of your selected data is shown.
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10 Drag and drop the data you wish to burn to the DVD to the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h To include multiple files, repeat step 10 as necessary. Drop 11 Click the [Create DVD] tab. h “How would you like to share?” appears.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 12 Click the [Disk]. 13 Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins. 14 When writing is complete, press the [Done] button. 15 Click the close button. h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears. h If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent projects, it is not necessary to save then. 16 Click the [YES] or [NO] button. h Premiere Elements closes.
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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.
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Important! Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
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NOTE k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability. i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.
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CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15 What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15 SPECIAL FEATURES ..........................................................................
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SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53 For best results ..............................................................................53 Using the autofocus .......................................................................54 Select the recording size ...............................................................56 Select the focus setting .................................................................57 Hints for taking pictures ....
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CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE .............................................................................. 79 Movies .......................................................................................... 79 Still images ................................................................................... 80 Sequential shots ........................................................................... 81 Audio recording ...........................................................................
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PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ..................................................................105 FILE PROTECT ..................................................................................107 ROTATE STILL IMAGE ......................................................................108 REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ............................................109 CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ............110 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ............................................................
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CONTENTS OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 155 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 156 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PictBridge MODE ............................................................................... 157 Print preparations ....................................................................... 157 PRINTING .........................................
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 85 Suppress camera shake effect • “Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 91 • “Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 91 Shoot in dark conditions • • • • “EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 104 “Using the flash” on page 62 “FLASH OPERATION” on page 88 “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrai
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Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images Adjust the speaker volume Change the angle of view • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 69 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 73 • “ROTATE STILL IMAGE” on page 108 Search for image/ audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 76 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 77 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 78 • “Audio playback” on page 83 Adjust the speaker volu
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 76 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 77 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on page 74 • “FILE PROTECT” on page 107 Format a card • “INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY” on page 148 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 112 Specify
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Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your Using with Windows Vista camera to a computer • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in • “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page vii • “OPERATING ENVIRONMENT” on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Softwar
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software DVD (DVDROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 11 English
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i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap 13 English
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k Soft case English 14
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Waterproof capability The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less than 40 ºC (104ºF), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy taking pictures at the beach or by the pool.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself. If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the image on the monitor will be inverted.
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Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 64) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 20) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
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SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
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SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens REC/PLAY button Stereo microphone Speaker Monitor unit To open ON/OFF button Strap holder There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. Concerning the drainage holes, see page 67.
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Rear [ ] button [ ] button MENU button SETUP [T/]] button [G] button [H] button [W/P] button SET button Multi-indicator Battery/card compartment cover Monitor Tripod stand hole English 22
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 2 3 23 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Unfold the outlet prongs from the charger body, and plug the charger into a power outlet. h Recharging begins. h During recharging, the CHARGE indicator is lit red. h The recharge time is approx. 90 minutes.
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Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see“CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 153). English 24 SETUP If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the lever, open the battery/card compartment cover. Lever 1 Push 2 Insert the battery pack. h Press the latch, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it all the way in.
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h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 1 Press the latch 2 Pull out Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Press the PUSH LOCK part to close the cover securely. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 23). Press the PUSH LOCK part to securely close the cover.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Close the battery/card compartment cover securely i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.
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Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 148). 1 Card slot Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. SETUP 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open 2 Insert 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open h To remove the card, press it 2 Push down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. HINT Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera’s internal memory.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Monitor unit SETUP Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. If the date and time setting has been completed (page 32)... i The current time is shown on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. * To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008 Turn on the camera (page 30), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING 2 3 33 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2008/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Press the [G] or [H] button to select year, month or day. Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to increase or decrease the number. 4 Press the SET button. Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”.
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4 CLOCK SET DISP Y/M/D OK SETUP Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Press the [T/]] button to change the displayed date order as follows: Y/M/D→M/D/Y→D/M/Y Press the [W/P] button to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed.
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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 30). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. 1 2 3 SETUP Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Turn on the camera (page 30). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode (page 35). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the NORMAL Mode Menu 4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press Tab RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SN EXIT OK 1 2 3 Press 5 Press the [H] button.
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6 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu Select movie and photo size 1 2 3 4 41 English S N EXIT OK 5
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1 Recording size (page 56) h Select the video clip size to record, and the still image size to shoot. T : The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 3264 × 2448 pixels. : The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 pixels. 2 Focus range (page 57) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (normal).
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 1 S 2 3 N Start slideshow OK 4 43 English 5
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1 Slideshow (page 72) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 74) h Delete files. 4 (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK SN 1 2 3 8 45 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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2 Still image settings (page 80) I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels. U: Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (low compression). V : Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (normal compression). ]: Image size is 3264 × 1840 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). W: Image size is 1840 × 2448 pixels (portrait orientation). G: Image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels. [: Image size is 640 × 480 pixels. R: 3264 × 2448-pixel sequential shots. t: 1600 × 1200-pixel sequential shots.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE RECORDING MENU 2 MOVIE STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS 1 FOCUS MODE 2 EXP MEASURE 3 ISO SN EXIT OK 1 2 3 8 47 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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1 Movie stabilizer (page 91) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE RECORDING MENU 3 WHITE BALANCE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY 1 DIGITAL ZOOM 2 REC FOLDER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 3 7 49 English SN EXIT OK 6
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3 High sensitivity mode (page 101) 1: Increased sensitivity 2: Normal sensitivity 4 Digital zoom (page 102) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 5 Recording folder (page 103) h Create or select a folder in which to store recorded files. 6 Remaining battery power indication (page 153) 7 S N (page 36) h Set to the SIMPLE mode. 2 Face chaser (page 100) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu 1 PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW 2 PLAY VOLUME 1 PROTECT 2 DELETE 3 ROTATE RESIZE 8 SN 1 Slideshow (page 105) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 107) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) EXIT OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 Delete (page 74) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 108) h Rotate a still image.
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7 SN EXIT 1 Edit photo (page 110) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 112) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 120) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). OK 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP 1 PLAYBACK MENU 2 EDIT PHOTO 2 EDIT VIDEO 1 PRINT INSTRUCTIONS 2 SELECT FOLDER 3 COPY 6 4 Select folder (page 77) h Select a folder to play back. 5 Copy (page 126) h Copy files from the card to the internal memory, or vice versa.
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SIMPLE SHOOTING SIMPLE/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index finger above the lens. Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
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Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 57). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
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Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. SIMPLE/SHOOTING To watch on TV 8 TV size 8M [4:3] EXIT OK T: The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 3264 × 2448 pixels.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) EXIT OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.
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Hints for taking pictures English 58 SIMPLE/SHOOTING Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 132). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera or in the camera’s internal memory. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). [ ] button SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 140) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the F3.
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Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 3 4 Press the [ [ [ ] button ] button SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the shooting mode (page 35). ] button. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image. press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode setting (page 79).
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. [T] or [W] button 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
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AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. 1 2 3 Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it completely. Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes. h Drain the water through the five drainage holes.
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4 Dry the camera. h Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. h Water may seep out from the drainage holes if the camera is not completely dry inside. Take special care not to let water get inside the battery/card compartment. h Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof seal to become deformed.
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PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 2 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen. Arrow buttons SAVE 2008.12.24 SET button PLAY REC/PLAY button 2008.12.24 3 69 For a video clip, press the SET button.
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To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Slow playback Forward playback After pausing playback, press the [H] button. Reverse playback After pausing playback, press the [G] button. Forward playback Reverse playback Forward playback To accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed After pausing playback, press and hold the [H] button. After pausing playback, press and hold the [G] button. During forward playback, press the [H] button.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 2 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image. HINT The size of a video clip file is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. 2 ALL MOVIE SIMPLE/PLAYBACK =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. SLIDESHOW PHOTO START Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
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PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 4 2 Press the [G] or [H] button to set the volume, and press the SET button. h The playback volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu.
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DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. 1 DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL OK Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. h Press the [G] or [H] button to select the file you wish to delete. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
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DELETING FILES 3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is completed, “No image” is shown.
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PLAYBACK MODES Multi-image display 1 Display the image you wish to play back. Arrow buttons 2 3 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK SET button Press the [W/P] button. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button or [T/]] button to switch to normal (fullscreen) playback of the selected image. h If the [W/P] button is pressed while the 9-image display is shown, the display changes to the 20-image display.
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PLAYBACK MODES Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 2 3 Display the Playback Screen. Press the [W/P] button 3 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the [T/]] button is pressed, the camera changes to the 20-image display (page 76). Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired folder, and press the SET button.
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. SAVE 106% SIMPLE/PLAYBACK Push the [T/]] button. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the [T/]] button is pressed. To return to normal size: Magnification decreases each time the [W/P] button is pressed. h You can press the SET button to switch to the scan operation.
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NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose. Movies The faster the frame rate (frames per second), the smoother playback will be.
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Still images This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. 2 Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels. Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (low compression). Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (normal compression). Image size is 3264 × 1840 pixels (16:9 ratio). Image size is 1840 × 2448 pixels (portrait orientation). Image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels Image size is 640 × 480 pixels. 3264 × 2448-pixel sequential shots.
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RECORDING SIZE Sequential shots 1 2 3 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select R or t, and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed. ] button is HINT i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is about 10.
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Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 2 Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording.
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RECORDING SIZE 4 End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a still image. Note, however, that the resolution in the still image mode automatically changes to G and the image is captured.
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2 Play back the recording. To do this... Do this Press the SET button. Pause Press the SET button. Press the [T/]] button. Stop playback Press the [W/P] button. Fast forward During playback, press the [H] button. Each time the [H] button is pressed, the speed increases. If the [G] button is pressed during fast forward, the speed decreases. Fast Fast forward/ fast reverse reverse During playback, press the [G] button. Each time the [G] button is pressed, the speed increases.
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SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Shooting mode setting Scene setting Features Singleshot Sequential shots Video clip = Auto The camera makes the optimum settings. m m m a Sports Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject.
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2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 182.
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FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: %: W: ,: 2 No filter is used (none). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter). Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the filter setting.
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FLASH OPERATION The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button. 2 3 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash operation setting. Press the [ ] button to capture the image.
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SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ pressed. 1 ] or [ Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “SELFTIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. 2 3 89 ] button is Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the self-timer setting. Take the picture.
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HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
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HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 66) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly. i When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during shooting, please turn the motion compensation function off ].
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) i When the motion compensation is set to “ON”, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
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FOCUS RANGE 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the focus range setting.
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FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 3 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. TV-SHQ 362 00:05:07 2.
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FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 NORMAL/SHOOTING Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FOCUS MODE”, and press the SET button.
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the light only at the center spot of the monitor.
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ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “ISO”, and press the SET button. * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
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WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. r: For shooting outside on a sunny day.
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FACE CHASER The face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “FACE CHASER”, and press the SET button. -: The face chaser function is enabled. .: The face chaser function is not enabled. 2 HINT When the face chaser is set to “ON”... i Each face in the Shooting Screen is marked with a green frame.
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HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated. 2: The high sensitivity mode is not activated. 2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the high sensitivity mode setting.
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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used. 2 HINT i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation: When the still image mode is set to I. English 102 NORMAL/SHOOTING Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
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SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 2 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select “REC FOLDER” and press the SET button. h Select “NEW”.